Kearney County Health Services Hospital
727 East 1st St, Minden, NE 68959
At a glance
Kearney County Health Services Hospital is a government-run Critical Access facility located in Minden, Nebraska, serving a small town community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and rural setting may offer a supportive environment for those seeking close-knit teams and broad clinical experience. International nurses interested in a smaller, community-focused hospital may find this setting appealing.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Critical Access
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 25
- RN Count
- 21
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Detailed but manageable process
Kearney, NE overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walk1.3%
- Other0.8%
- Work from home8.2%
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport
- McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
- North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 35,484
- Small Town (10k–49k)
- International Population
- 1,913
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Nebraska state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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